Just for YOU, dear blog readers, I've designed this papercut Valentine that you can print out and make! All it takes is a printer, two sheets of paper in contrasting colours, a small x-acto knife or scissors, a cutting mat and spray adhesive or other glue.
Directions:
1) Click on the pattern image here to open it up full size then print it at 100%. A heavier paper stock is nice to work with, but regular printer paper will work too. Card stock would be too stiff for the papercut, but would make a nice backing.
2) Carefully fold the paper so that the middle edge of the pattern is aligned (note that this isn't the exact centre of the paper).
3) Starting with the centre part of the heart, use your x-acto knife or scissors to remove everything that isn't the pattern. I started with scissors, but moved to a blade quickly and found it faster and more accurate. Remember to protect your work surface and your hands - those blades are SHARP!
4) Using pinking shears or other decorative scissors if you like, cut out the main heart shape.
5) Unfold and turn over.
6) Using spray adhesive or your favourite method, attach the cut out heart to a contrasting piece of paper. Remember to have the side with the pattern on it facing down.
7) Using your pinking shears again, cut around your heart, leaving a little border.
8) Give to someone special or keep for yourself, make some cookies and spread the squirrely love!
Hey! My squirrely valentine was featured on the Craft Magazine Blog! I'm THRILLED!
oh, this is too perfect - thank you so much for sharing!!
Posted by: g | February 11, 2008 at 06:22 PM
THANK YOU!!! You are the best!
Posted by: Claudia | February 11, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Wow! I'm very impressed.
Posted by: Glen | February 12, 2008 at 07:31 AM
I am just dying over here! Like, literally hyperventilating and vibrating on my chair from the excitement. SQUIRRELS!! Valentine's squirrels!!! I have been loving all of the paper cuts people are doing but didn't see a pattern I really wanted to spend the time making. But this is the queen of all valentines and cutouts- combined! I am slightly obsessed with squirrels and this has made my entire month! Thank You!
xo
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Posted by: Andria | February 12, 2008 at 08:22 AM
I'm glad you're feeling the squirrely love! If anyone makes one I'd love to see it!
Posted by: Lisa | February 12, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I am SO happy about this. Thanks for the love!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 12, 2008 at 02:13 PM
What a charming design!
Posted by: JennySlash | February 12, 2008 at 02:45 PM
If only my printer worked!!
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If only my printer worked!!
Posted by: Lynn | February 12, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Thank you, that is too much squirelly cuteness! Off to find a sharp instrument right now...
Posted by: aimee | February 12, 2008 at 03:09 PM
you have personally turned around what was my deep distain for squirrels... the distain was personal (they used to break into my apartment and steal my stuff)
thank you so much for this awesome cut out!
dana
Posted by: Dana Welsh | February 12, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Your squirrel valentine is the sweetest, so nice of you to share.
Thanx oxo
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | February 12, 2008 at 06:11 PM
beautiful design. hope to try it, but will definitely add a link from my blog.
Posted by: thelongthread | February 12, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Wonderful! Thank you *so* much!
Posted by: Cassi | February 13, 2008 at 09:50 AM
That is so cute! I have a lovebird pattern on my blog. I love Valentine papercuts! Thanks for sharing! My husband is tired of tiny pieces of paper littering our living room but I think I need to make *just one more*. :)
Posted by: Casey | February 13, 2008 at 10:20 AM
It just so happens that I belong to the Acorn Bookclub with my Mom who turns 79 tomorrow! A squirrely birthday valentine....so wonderful.
A huge thank you and wild hugs from Oklahoma
Posted by: Mary T. | February 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Happy Birthday Mary T's Mom!
Posted by: Lisa | February 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM
these are sooooo great. thanks for the pdf. that was very generous of you.
Posted by: Jen b | February 13, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I liked it so much that I've already made three. Thank you!!!
Posted by: Petula | February 13, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Oh, my god. I LOVE this. My fiance is obsessed with Squirrels and I believe he will be pleasantly surprised later this evening...
http://flickr.com/photos/ayahyoung/2264752255/
Posted by: Ayah | February 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Thanks for the pattern! I made this (my first papercut) for my husband and it turned out great!
Posted by: MildlyCrafty | February 14, 2008 at 11:10 PM
thanks for sharing! I've been dying to cut my fingers to shreds with a papercut picture!
Posted by: Steph | March 04, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this, it is so lovely. I will definately send you a pick of how mine turns out :)
Posted by: rebecca | January 14, 2009 at 01:48 AM
This is a gorgeous Scherenschnitt! Thank your for sharing!
Warmest wishes from Germany sends
Carola
Posted by: Boxwood Cottage | February 02, 2009 at 06:16 AM
oh,this is so beautiful!! i love the tone-on-tone paper, too. but the design itself is very impressive. i didn't think that paper cutting would be so easy. i'm a little doubtful, but it's lovely enought hat i'm going to try it! thanks!
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Posted by: Lizzie | December 17, 2009 at 04:27 AM
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Posted by: SkylarKD | January 19, 2010 at 12:04 PM
O.O thank you!
the squirrels are so sweet! <3
this was also great for my papercutting beginner-ness :D
Posted by: Kathryn Allen | February 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM
How generous you are to share this great pattern. I can't wait to try it out. It's beautiful!
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Remember to protect your work surface and your hands - those blades are SHARP!
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